§712-1219.5 - Disseminating visual depiction of sexual conduct without affixed information disclosing location of age verification records of sexual performers. - Hawaii Statutes

     [§712-1219.5]  Disseminating visual depiction of sexual conduct without affixed information disclosing location of age verification records of sexual performers.  (1)  A person commits the offense of disseminating visual depiction of sexual conduct without affixed information disclosing location of age verification records of sexual performers if the person knowingly disseminates, sells, or otherwise transfers, or offers for sale or transfer, any book, magazine, periodical, film, videotape, computer image, or other matter that contains one or more visual depictions made after June 30, 2002, of sexual conduct, and that does not have affixed thereto a statement describing where the age verification records required by section 712-1218 may be located; provided that this section shall not be construed to impose a duty upon any persons to determine the accuracy of the contents of the affixed statement or of the records required to be kept at that location.

     (2)  Disseminating visual depiction of sexual conduct without affixed information disclosing location of age verification records of sexual performers is a misdemeanor. [L 2002, c 240, pt of §3]

 

COMMENTARY ON §712-1219.5

 

  Act 240, Session Laws 2002, added this section to establish criminal penalties against those who participate in or profit from the sexual exploitation of a minor.